Ado Aleru

Ado Aleru

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Ado Aleru is a notorious leader of one of the criminal gangs known as 'bandits' in Nigeria's north-west, particularly active in Zamfara state. His group has been implicated in a series of kidnappings for ransom, contributing to the widespread insecurity and violence that has plagued the region. The Nigerian government has placed bounties on him as part of its efforts to combat banditry.

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Ado Aleru is the notorious bandit leader who masterminded the abduction of 25 schoolgirls.

Brutal and emboldened: how Nigeria’s bandit crisis spun out of control | Nigeria
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
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Ado Aleru is one of the notable leaders of the criminal gangs in Nigeria's north-west.

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BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
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